Kearney, MO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Kearney, Missouri Info Snack

Population
10,460
Unemployment
1.6%
Poverty
2.9%
Median Home
$206,300
Median Income
$85,499
Median Rent
$992

Kearney SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
6
Safety
8.5
Amenities
7
Education
8.5
Commute
6

Kearney, MO Crime Report

153
Total Crimes
1,370.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
-41.58%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Kearney
/ 100k People
Missouri
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 153 1,370.5 3,073.7 2,346.0
Violent Crime 5 44.8 542.7 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 11.8 6.5
Robbery 0 0.0 74.4 73.9
Aggravated Assault 1 9.0 413.3 279.7
Property Crime 148 1,325.7 2,531.0 1,958.2
Burglary 7 62.7 378.8 314.2
Larceny 129 1,155.5 1,759.1 1,398.0
Car Theft 12 107.5 393.2 246.0

Kearney, MO Cost Of Living

96
Kearney's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Kearney Missouri National Average
Overall 96 89 100
Services 102 95 100
Groceries 95 96 100
Health 103 96 100
Housing 92 77 100
Transportation 93 91 100
Utilities 98 97 100

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Rankings for Kearney in Missouri

Map Of Kearney, MO

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Population over time in Kearney

Year Population % Change
2020 10,460 7.0%
2019 9,778 3.3%
2018 9,469 2.3%
2017 9,259 2.4%
2016 9,039 2.2%
2015 8,845 2.4%
2014 8,637 2.6%
2013 8,419 3.8%
2012 8,111 3.1%
2011 7,864 -

Race / Ethnicity in Kearney

White
88.3% (9,241)
African American
0.3% (27)
American Indian
0.3% (32)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.2% (233)
Hispanic
8.9% (927)
Race Kearney MO USA
White 88.3% 78.8% 60.1%
African American 0.3% 11.3% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 2.0% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 2.2% 2.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 8.9% 4.3% 18.2%

Gender in Kearney

Female
50.9% (5,321)
Male
49.1% (5,139)
Gender Kearney MO USA
Female 50.9% 50.9% 50.8%
Male 49.1% 49.1% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Kearney for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
0.0% (0)
9-12th Grade
5.0% (523)
High School / GED
28.0% (2,928)
Some College
27.0% (2,824)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (836)
Bachelor's Degree
19.0% (1,987)
Master's Degree
10.0% (1,046)
Professional Degree
3.0% (313)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Kearney MO USA
< 9th Grade 0.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5.0% 7.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 28.0% 31.0% 27.0%
Some College 27.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 19.0% 18.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 10.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Kearney, Missouri

Less than $10,000
2.4% (24,978)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.0% (21,329)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.1% (63,708)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.5% (78,302)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.2% (116,752)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.6% (163,621)
$75,000 to $99,999
18.8% (197,019)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.2% (211,332)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.8% (113,384)
$200,000 or more
5.3% (55,569)
Income Kearney MO USA
Less than $10,000 2.4% 6.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.0% 4.5% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.1% 9.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.5% 10.0% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.2% 13.7% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.6% 18.5% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 18.8% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.2% 14.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.8% 5.3% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 5.3% 5.2% 8.3%

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